I actually work at Vestergaard Company that builds these ground support equipments, and have been doing so for the last 15 years. Great fun to see this old guy. Vestergaard Company has grown a lot since this unit was produced. If you need any kind of support for the unit, or even want to visit the Vestergaard factory in Roskilde, Denmark, just let me know, and i will gladly give you a tour :)
The editing and video shots are very clever, which is why it's nice to see videos up to three or even more hours long. I love the context... Can't wait for the next one. Plus, thanks for not adding horrible music in the background, it helps a lot.
I build that truck in the 90's as an apprentice at Vestergaard. Funny to see that again and thank god, we don't have smell television. The outlet from that unit does stink. 😊
Top notch production. You really put in the effort to show everything. Magical camera teleporting to every which angle inside and outside. Looks sort of professional. Like a documentary.
I thought the same 😄 It seems it has just over 10K km so it hasn't been driven outside of the airport. Surprised that it has no rust. I guess salt is not used on the tarmac or the runway.
Disagree, at some point in this wagon's long life, some curious souls have tried racing the fuel truck down the runway. For example I know the Volvo fl4 avgas lorry at Sandtoft airfield isn't as fast as their scammell s26 jet A lorry.
Great episode. Couple safety suggestions from a retired lift operator. Get an emergency bucket escape kit and some planks for under your out riggers. 😊
You should keep the pressure pump stuff from the de-icing system, so you can use it to pressure wash your house, roof, big trucks and excavators etc. Maybe even keep the tanks, so you could fill with soap/water to clean stuff in remote areas/away from running water, if that is something you'll ever need.
Your editing is "simple" yet so concise and well rounded to convey enough message without making any part boring. What I mean by simple is not putting any distracting music on but just having authentic engine sounds etc. The amount of camera angles is amazing. Fantastic video
Watching the transplant of those panel buttons was so awesome. I love how you balance how messy or accurate you have to be for each task. Compare that to installing the extra fuel lines in the tank LOL Such a different approach
I love how this guys solves everyday problems with everyday tools... like using a Volvo L90C to swap your Volvo FH12 bed without getting stuck in the snow. Easy! 😁
not sure if you're being sarcastic or not, but if you're not then i wouldnt really call these "everyday problems" and neither are his tools "everyday tools" lol.
What a versatile man, in the control room from the airport and troubleshooting outside.. No job is too much for this man, even privately made a lift for working at height.. bravo bravo👍
I came onto your channel yesterday and beginning to work my way through. My first ones are of your new garage build. Watching this video now explains clearly why you need that monster garage you are building. Extremely smart WITH common sense. Rare.
You need to use some ground pads under those lift cylinders to prevent flipping over in soft soils. Those pads are only designed for thick concrete surfaces. Thin concrete surfaces will also punch through.
duuuude! this channel is so awesome...the production value, the camera work...can't believe it's (mostly) just one determined guy! can't put words on how awesome this is!
Great video. All the way from the beginning to the end. Like that there is no annoying music, no long interviews with your self and good narrating over the video instead. Subscribed and liked ;-)
i have become your biggest fan. Your abilities to fix and fabric anything are truly amazing. Also the way you photograph and document keeps peoples interest. Keep up the fantastic projects and youtube channel. Thanks t
Nice, i work for volvo truck in the uk. Absolutely have a soft spot for the older FL series, we mainly had the FL6’s and the mini urban artics, which were FL4’s with a semi trailer hitch, so cute. Think i did my first services on a FL. None of the modern complicated rubbish
Those used airport equipments are good base for your projects, you have vision and knowledge to give them a new life and you get good machines. Good job 👍👍👍
Here is our one-man army in action again! I know they are on opposite sides of this world, but I think it would be very interesting to see some kind of collaboration between Mattias and Andrew Camarata, don't you?
Awesome video! An excellent way to spend the evening 😁 I love how meticulously you do everything, and how well you keep all your equipment in top condition. This truck is like a time capsule, it indeed looks like new! 👍 Greetings from the Netherlands 🙂
Another excellent video, my friend. Your fabrication and engineering skills are outstanding... as they are on all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to bring us all along for the ride, setting the cameras up, your detailed commentary and the time it takes you to edit and compile the videos. I'm sure I speak for us all with how much we appreciate your efforts. Thanks M. Bjoernstroem! Paul - UK
Cant believe i nearly watched without skipping a couple of minutes at the sped up parts :P This truck is a bit old, small and simple, i really (REALLY) do like it!! :) Nice work, your skills are awesome brother!
Your broad range of skills across a wide area of spheres is impressive. You should definitely do a Q&A at some point to fill us in on your stories of acquiring them.
finally the release, how long have we been waiting for it! You are the best specialist in every case you undertake Keep up the good work But I would like more often and more videos, but of course watch this when possible! Good luck!
Thanks for sharing! I love watching your videos, and you put a lot of effort into the production. It's very well done. I'm looking forward to seeing the garage :)
Awesome purchase and conversion, I’m pleased the electrics lined up so well and that was a great idea to place the switches the way you did otherwise you’d have control boxes all over the place. Mate, I just don’t know how you can survive in such cold weather, shit I think I’d have to drink antifreeze to keep my blood circulating and I’ll be darned if I know how you can drive along a road without slipping off. I guess you just get used to it. Anyway, top notch video, well done
The limit switches are there to prevent you booming out too far and risk platform becoming unstable and liable to tipping over. It was not uncommon for drivers at the company I was at to spend time rebuilding switches that had failed rather than replacing them as we were too far from the workshop. We also had 'emergency' procedure to join wires across the control panel to allow the legs to be stowed if the boom didnt report it was stowed properly, because of another failed switch we could not access. I would also reccomend you fit some 'spreader boards' to the feet. We had to stow them in the truck each use because on our trucks the legs moved away from the body, ie H frame, or A frame legs. Yours just go straight down, so you could fit larger boards to spread the weight of the feet on them for more stability in uneven or softer ground.
Welcome to the clan. Of course you know about the big gathering at Lake Havasu in a couple of weeks. Great place to meet fellow bus people and find parts.
I helped my friend build a pair of those engine with compound super-turbochargers for his boat…. The marine version is the ad41 in various iterations of injector nozzle/smokiness…. Great engine
Thanks very much for sharing your experience.I am really surprised to see your confidence and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and automotive. I wish and pray for your long, healthy and successful future. God Bless.
It would be great if you could make more video's. There always very entertaining and I enjoying watching what you Do & how creative you are. Cheers Andy perth Australia
Love the content, and the interesting way you get round problems, and making it better for your self. Look forward to more interesting builds, both buildings and vehicles.
Here's an idea... Regarding the thoughts around adding in some external ignition controls. Maybe get one of those keyfob remote controlled relays. And hook the ignition to that. Saves wiring up another system, and keeps it simple.
Great job on everything here! If you own the old chassis maybes think of taking the rear axle from it too. It wouldn’t need to be driven but the brakes wouldn’t be hard to hook up.
You should keep the de-icing system to use as a pressure washer for cleaning house roofs etc. really nice build btw! Super interesting project. Love that you reuse some really well built equipment.
Great work on giving new life to these two vehicles. I think you should have removed the diesel tank when cutting the holes for the new pickup. That way you could have cleaned the inside from metal shavings. It is also good practice to coat the contacting surfaces with door vax, when attaching new stuff to the frame, this is a place where capillary forces suck water in between the metal pieces, and rust likes to form.
That looked like a great deal and price for the truck. Even considering what it was used for it was definitely well taken care of and fairly clean. Always enjoy watching you complete your projects.
Suddenly I got the explanation to myself about own questions why the Geofabric used in Garage build video had a steelpipe stuck in the roll and the blue ratchet strap to lift it! Haven't seen that delivered before when buying these. Have to watch your eminent videos in order, Mattias. 😮
Good luck with her she looks nice and clean. I think you'll get a lot of space out of it and while I have you, thank you for making the videos. I enjoy them. Stay well, my friend.
Nice work. You got a heck of a deal on that thing. When you were mounting the skylift to the frame of the truck, I'm surprised you didn't weld in some square tube to raise the skylift a little bit. Would have given you some additional clearance under those hydraulic feet. Would that have made it too high or something?
I actually work at Vestergaard Company that builds these ground support equipments, and have been doing so for the last 15 years. Great fun to see this old guy. Vestergaard Company has grown a lot since this unit was produced. If you need any kind of support for the unit, or even want to visit the Vestergaard factory in Roskilde, Denmark, just let me know, and i will gladly give you a tour :)
I love this, this is so wholesome. Great to see.
Making a video during the factory tour would be great. If your company allows it. 😅
how did you come across this video? just by chance?
I'm convinced he lives in a town with a population of 1
You're not too off 😅
more than his video comment section is hilarious
atleast theres 2 with the neighbour with the wheel loader...dont think he lives in an another town.
He lives in Kiruna he did drive by Esrange so Kiruna
@rayantouati4259he definitely lives in Pajala. Never heard of the place and now it looks like a nice Christmas town for a visit!
This is thousand times better then watching any show on tv! Thank you for sharing it looks like a real nice machine now!
Agreed. I haven't turned on broadcast TV for years.
The editing and video shots are very clever, which is why it's nice to see videos up to three or even more hours long. I love the context... Can't wait for the next one. Plus, thanks for not adding horrible music in the background, it helps a lot.
Nice to see your Swedish flag in the breeze; great video lots of clever work arounds.
"about minus niner", spoken like a true air traffic controller. Glad to see you again.
Dammit, guess I'm staying up till midnight
Looks like you're not the only one
Same
Me too
Same here...
12:30 and still watching 👍🏴
I build that truck in the 90's as an apprentice at Vestergaard. Funny to see that again and thank god, we don't have smell television. The outlet from that unit does stink. 😊
Top notch production. You really put in the effort to show everything. Magical camera teleporting to every which angle inside and outside. Looks sort of professional. Like a documentary.
The shot at 8:00 is crazy good
Probably the first time it ever went anywhere near 100 (60) in its entire life. lol Thanks for the video!
I thought the same 😄
It seems it has just over 10K km so it hasn't been driven outside of the airport. Surprised that it has no rust. I guess salt is not used on the tarmac or the runway.
This far north, temperatures are regularly so low, that salt doesn’t do anything any more. So I assume, that this is the reason.
Nice little "Swedish tune-up"
Disagree, at some point in this wagon's long life, some curious souls have tried racing the fuel truck down the runway.
For example I know the Volvo fl4 avgas lorry at Sandtoft airfield isn't as fast as their scammell s26 jet A lorry.
@Frank-Thoresen Because airplanes are made of aluminium, they don't use salt at airports.. salt will destroy an airplane..
Great episode. Couple safety suggestions from a retired lift operator. Get an emergency bucket escape kit and some planks for under your out riggers. 😊
You should keep the pressure pump stuff from the de-icing system, so you can use it to pressure wash your house, roof, big trucks and excavators etc. Maybe even keep the tanks, so you could fill with soap/water to clean stuff in remote areas/away from running water, if that is something you'll ever need.
Was thinking the exact same thing 😂😅
That’s a good ideia.
Your editing is "simple" yet so concise and well rounded to convey enough message without making any part boring. What I mean by simple is not putting any distracting music on but just having authentic engine sounds etc. The amount of camera angles is amazing. Fantastic video
7:45 bro is now a Hollywood cinematographer. this shot is amazing
yeah how did he do that? is that public traffic cam?
@@thomasslynch1I assume he had his drone
@@thomasslynch1 climbed a tree? 😏😅
@@MahkReeProductions oh yeh - that'd be it
@@NiclasAsp wouldn't put it past him 😅
Watching the transplant of those panel buttons was so awesome. I love how you balance how messy or accurate you have to be for each task. Compare that to installing the extra fuel lines in the tank LOL Such a different approach
I love how this guys solves everyday problems with everyday tools... like using a Volvo L90C to swap your Volvo FH12 bed without getting stuck in the snow. Easy! 😁
Ye, we waiting on the video about which auction he scored that L90C :D
Ah, it was his neighbour, naturally.
not sure if you're being sarcastic or not, but if you're not then i wouldnt really call these "everyday problems" and neither are his tools "everyday tools" lol.
What a versatile man, in the control room from the airport and troubleshooting outside.. No job is too much for this man, even privately made a lift for working at height.. bravo bravo👍
I came onto your channel yesterday and beginning to work my way through. My first ones are of your new garage build. Watching this video now explains clearly why you need that monster garage you are building. Extremely smart WITH common sense. Rare.
You need to use some ground pads under those lift cylinders to prevent flipping over in soft soils. Those pads are only designed for thick concrete surfaces.
Thin concrete surfaces will also punch through.
I don't think it matters much when you're in Sweden in winter; the frozen ground counts as a thick concrete slab too.
I came to say the same. During spring, summer and fall the soil is soft and wide pads under the hydraulic jacks are an insurance against an accident
I watched two movies and this video this evening. This video was better than both movies put together. So awesome.
Seeing the Volvo all cleaned up was genuinely cathartic.
duuuude! this channel is so awesome...the production value, the camera work...can't believe it's (mostly) just one determined guy! can't put words on how awesome this is!
This guy invested his skill points into literally everything
Great video. All the way from the beginning to the end. Like that there is no annoying music, no long interviews with your self and good narrating over the video instead. Subscribed and liked ;-)
i have become your biggest fan. Your abilities to fix and fabric anything are truly amazing. Also the way you photograph and document keeps peoples interest. Keep up the fantastic projects and youtube channel. Thanks
t
After no videos for 2 months, looks like it was worth the wait lol :D
Indeed. I was wondering if he was well. I am glad to see another video from him.
7:41 Being someone who just completely rebuilt a coffee machine myself, I can confirm that this is indeed a coffee machine
Geolocating coffe machine..... OKQ8 Gas station in Vittangi. 😀
This is the true definition of “JACK OF ALL TRADES”❤
The way you do all of this stuff on your own is impressive, to say the least. There are, like you, few men left yet.
Nice, i work for volvo truck in the uk. Absolutely have a soft spot for the older FL series, we mainly had the FL6’s and the mini urban artics, which were FL4’s with a semi trailer hitch, so cute. Think i did my first services on a FL. None of the modern complicated rubbish
Those used airport equipments are good base for your projects, you have vision and knowledge to give them a new life and you get good machines. Good job 👍👍👍
You really need to make some ramps for the flatbed trailer lol😊
Once you start watching, there's no going back. Great video!
There actually is a going back - but it's back to the person you were before watching the video - and you go wanna go there.
Here is our one-man army in action again!
I know they are on opposite sides of this world, but I think it would be very interesting to see some kind of collaboration between Mattias and Andrew Camarata, don't you?
Yes, that was good to watch... waiting for the garage build. Thanx
You got that truck at a really great price... Thanks for sharing another interesting video and take-care till the next one.
Thanks
Gotta love watching snow -9c when we are +100f. Thanks for sharing. You make great videos.
Awesome video! An excellent way to spend the evening 😁
I love how meticulously you do everything, and how well you keep all your equipment in top condition.
This truck is like a time capsule, it indeed looks like new! 👍
Greetings from the Netherlands 🙂
no idea why but i watched the entire video, amount of tools and skill put into each step - incrediible
The Andrew Camarata of Europe! Love your videos!
I love watching Andrew's videos. Both of these guys deserve so much credit for how much extra time they take to set up cameras for our enjoyment.
Who need a ladder, when you can build a skylift 😄
Always cool too see you build stuff 👍
Another excellent video, my friend. Your fabrication and engineering skills are outstanding... as they are on all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to bring us all along for the ride, setting the cameras up, your detailed commentary and the time it takes you to edit and compile the videos. I'm sure I speak for us all with how much we appreciate your efforts. Thanks M. Bjoernstroem! Paul - UK
Cant believe i nearly watched without skipping a couple of minutes at the sped up parts :P This truck is a bit old, small and simple, i really (REALLY) do like it!! :) Nice work, your skills are awesome brother!
1:15:42 i mean can we appreciate the amount of cool angles this dude films. Awesome work
Your broad range of skills across a wide area of spheres is impressive. You should definitely do a Q&A at some point to fill us in on your stories of acquiring them.
Good idea. Would love that
finally the release, how long have we been waiting for it!
You are the best specialist in every case you undertake
Keep up the good work
But I would like more often and more videos, but of course watch this when possible!
Good luck!
Waited for this day. Now straight to bed with my laptop and a cup of tea for the next two hours! I'm happy :D
Good thing you clear the gutter. It seemed like an awful lot of work just to get the flagline…😂❤
Awesome video thanks!
Thanks for sharing! I love watching your videos, and you put a lot of effort into the production. It's very well done. I'm looking forward to seeing the garage :)
Excellent filming, excellent editing , first class subject. Thankyou.
Awesome purchase and conversion, I’m pleased the electrics lined up so well and that was a great idea to place the switches the way you did otherwise you’d have control boxes all over the place. Mate, I just don’t know how you can survive in such cold weather, shit I think I’d have to drink antifreeze to keep my blood circulating and I’ll be darned if I know how you can drive along a road without slipping off. I guess you just get used to it. Anyway, top notch video, well done
Good to see you back. Good tool to have for multiple purposes. 👍
just a joy to watch you work sir.thank you.👌
The limit switches are there to prevent you booming out too far and risk platform becoming unstable and liable to tipping over.
It was not uncommon for drivers at the company I was at to spend time rebuilding switches that had failed rather than replacing them as we were too far from the workshop.
We also had 'emergency' procedure to join wires across the control panel to allow the legs to be stowed if the boom didnt report it was stowed properly, because of another failed switch we could not access.
I would also reccomend you fit some 'spreader boards' to the feet. We had to stow them in the truck each use because on our trucks the legs moved away from the body, ie H frame, or A frame legs.
Yours just go straight down, so you could fit larger boards to spread the weight of the feet on them for more stability in uneven or softer ground.
i love this guy, just cut all the wires and worry about it after! new fave channel
7:48 ahhh, its like big brother giving little brother a piggy back ride.
Wow this video had it all… buying, cleaning, decision making of use, building, using and then repairing… excellent entertainment like always. 😊
Love the videos. I would leave the deicing tanks on and make a power washer to clean gutters!
Got a double gold mine there. Great little tractor and a machinery load in back with all sorts of repurposing possibilities.
Probably the best job in the world, probably the best person. Whatever he is paid, it's not enough.
I salute the flag! After removing the de-icing tanks, you could store some lifting equipment and spreader plates for the hydraulic legs there.
Welcome to the clan. Of course you know about the big gathering at Lake Havasu in a couple of weeks. Great place to meet fellow bus people and find parts.
I have been waiting for a new video. Your vids are the best! I wish you could post once a week. 😊
Har savnet video fra deg, og så kommer det en helaftens!
You are a true master of all necessary trades
I helped my friend build a pair of those engine with compound super-turbochargers for his boat…. The marine version is the ad41 in various iterations of injector nozzle/smokiness…. Great engine
Ще не бачив такого Вольво в такому стані. Стільки років пройшло а рама без корозії. Це знахідка!
Awesome video,,,thank you ,,,your a master of wires 😊😊
Thanks very much for sharing your experience.I am really surprised to see your confidence and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and automotive. I wish and pray for your long, healthy and successful future. God Bless.
It would be great if you could make more video's. There always very entertaining and I enjoying watching what you Do & how creative you are. Cheers Andy perth Australia
Thanks so much for the 2hr special ❤. You have to call the new truck, your bumble bee 🐝 🥰 😅
Watch 2 hrs and still upset when it ends. Could always watch more. Can't wait for the next video!!
So happy to see a new video!! From New Jersey USA
This is so amazing 👏 man....something am going to do in the near future too...very impressive 😊
Love the content, and the interesting way you get round problems, and making it better for your self.
Look forward to more interesting builds, both buildings and vehicles.
It's so damn cozy watching this.
Another watchable installment of life in a land far away ... thanks for this 1:54:43 of great content.
Here's an idea...
Regarding the thoughts around adding in some external ignition controls.
Maybe get one of those keyfob remote controlled relays.
And hook the ignition to that.
Saves wiring up another system, and keeps it simple.
Great job on everything here! If you own the old chassis maybes think of taking the rear axle from it too. It wouldn’t need to be driven but the brakes wouldn’t be hard to hook up.
You should keep the de-icing system to use as a pressure washer for cleaning house roofs etc. really nice build btw! Super interesting project. Love that you reuse some really well built equipment.
Great! The morning YT-session tomorrow is saved. Heja dig Björnström! 🇸🇪
Great work on giving new life to these two vehicles. I think you should have removed the diesel tank when cutting the holes for the new pickup. That way you could have cleaned the inside from metal shavings. It is also good practice to coat the contacting surfaces with door vax, when attaching new stuff to the frame, this is a place where capillary forces suck water in between the metal pieces, and rust likes to form.
I think that truck was never going so fast in his entire life. 😂
Keep doing what you're doing man, you are awesome.
That looked like a great deal and price for the truck. Even considering what it was used for it was definitely well taken care of and fairly clean.
Always enjoy watching you complete your projects.
Suddenly I got the explanation to myself about own questions why the Geofabric used in Garage build video had a steelpipe stuck in the roll and the blue ratchet strap to lift it! Haven't seen that delivered before when buying these. Have to watch your eminent videos in order, Mattias. 😮
After some absence he's back!!! Absolutely stunning video and breathtaking motivation. Beats Andrew Camarata hands down !!! 👏👏👏
Told my girlfriend we were gonna watch a great movie. This is just the ticket. Tack, Mattias!
It'd be even more stable with a few tonnes of de-icing juice in it. :-) Definitely looks like it's never been much beyond idle it's entire life.
damn this dude is skilled
Classy move to raise your flag. Respect. From the USA.
Good luck with her she looks nice and clean. I think you'll get a lot of space out of it and while I have you, thank you for making the videos. I enjoy them. Stay well, my friend.
I didn't know they made one truck smaller than FL6. Has a nice sound - reminds me of the VW LT's from my youth.
Bro is actually a electrician, mechanic, airport traffic controller and a youtuber, well done
What a great conversion. His English is better than mine (I'm British), so I'm in awe!
This was a great video Mattias! What a fun project! Can't wait to see work on the new garage! Make sure you reward yourself with a Kebab Pizza!
That is a sweet vehicle now🙌
I got a bit worried when you cut out the switches, but you know your stuff and it came out great👍
Nice work. You got a heck of a deal on that thing. When you were mounting the skylift to the frame of the truck, I'm surprised you didn't weld in some square tube to raise the skylift a little bit. Would have given you some additional clearance under those hydraulic feet. Would that have made it too high or something?
the first 6 minutes look like a lot of fun already!! im loving it
Many thanks for your videos. Enjoy watching them.
Looking forward to garage build .
👍
Your projects are so ambitious and always fun to watch!👍
What an insane channel. Bro does literally everything